Big Bill Broonzy
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Summary
Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26, 1893[1], in Scott County[2]. He died on August 14, 1958[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a singer[5], street artist[6], singer-songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,000 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 26, 1903[11]
- Date of death: August 15, 1958[12]
- Place of burial: Lincoln Cemetery[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: blues musician[16], musician[17]
- Award received: Blues Hall of Fame[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: blues[20]
- Record label: Bluebird Records[21], Chess Records[22], Paramount[23]
- Commons category: Big Bill Broonzy[24]
- Cause of death: cancer[25], esophageal cancer[26], lung cancer[27]
- Family name: Bradley[28]
- Given name: Lee[29], Conley[30]
- Pseudonym: Big Bill Broonzy[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: guitar[33], voice[34]
- Described by source: American Biographical Archive[35], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
Why It Matters
Big Bill Broonzy has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Big Bill Broonzy born?
Big Bill Broonzy's place of birth was Scott County[2].
Where did Big Bill Broonzy die?
Big Bill Broonzy died in Chicago[4].
What did Big Bill Broonzy do for work?
Big Bill Broonzy worked as a singer[5], street artist[6], singer-songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and composer[9].
What awards did Big Bill Broonzy receive?
Honors received include Blues Hall of Fame[18].